From Nancy C. Russell to Theodore Koetzli, September 28, 1929

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2209

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, September 28, 1929, it is hard to give a value without seeing the model.

Transcript

September 28, 1929. Mr. Theodore A. Koetzli; 6537 Lexington Ave., Hollywood, Cal. Dear Mr. Koetzli: Yours of September 26th at hand. I remember you as a friend of Mr. Russell and I know he had a few plaster casts made from a wolf model. The questions you ask I’d be glad to answer if I saw the model; then, I would know positively whether it was Charlie’s wold but as to the valuation to be placed upon it, that would depend entirely upon the party who owns it and what value he puts on it. I know it could not be replaced in plaster although I think we have it in bronze but that I’m not sure of either. If your cast is painted in the natural colors, it gives it a certain value that nothing also could give, especially if it has not been touched since Charlie created it. I’m sorry I cannot give you anything definite as I’d be happy to help you out if I could. Sincerely, NCR: ED

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-08-21]

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Dates

September 28, 1929

Creator

Russell, Nancy C. (Author, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 extent_missing

Additional Description

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Notes

The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).